Recovery Support Specialist-As Needed, Mobile Crisis Response
Core
A peer support specialist providing on-site crisis stabilization, safety planning, and trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, often diverting them from law enforcement or emergency rooms.
Role type
Peer Recovery Specialist (Mobile Crisis Response)
Builds
Crisis stabilization services and recovery-oriented support plans for individuals in crisis
Domain
Behavioral health / Mental health crisis intervention
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Peer support, trauma-informed care, crisis de-escalation, case management, advocacy, treatment planning, community resource linkage, documentation
Preferred skills
Personal recovery experience, severe mental illness support, drug/alcohol issue support, Medicaid Rule 132/140 knowledge, SUPR 2060 knowledge, Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) facilitation
Technologies
WRAP, Medicaid Rule 132/140, SUPR 2060
Responsibilities
Provide peer support and recovery information to consumers; assess consumer needs and strengths; transport consumers to appointments; advocate within systems for person-centered recovery; implement individual service plans; consult with hospital professionals and other agencies; refer consumers to care providers; build relationships with police and emergency services; provide on-site support in hospital settings; train other providers; document service provision.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
